Suggestions For The Exploration Of Iceland

Suggestions For The Exploration Of Iceland

William Longman

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
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Geografía
ISBN:
9781276073752
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'Suggestions For The Exploration Of Iceland' is a fascinating glimpse into the spirit of adventure and scientific inquiry of the 19th century. This address, delivered to the members of the Alpine Club in 1861 by William Longman, Vice-President, serves as both an invitation and a guide to the then relatively unknown landscapes of Iceland. Longman’s detailed suggestions cover a range of topics, from necessary equipment and provisions to specific geographical areas worthy of exploration. Accompanying the text is a map, reduced from Olsen’s large four-sheet map, providing a valuable visual aid for prospective travelers. This work offers insights into the historical context of Icelandic exploration and the burgeoning field of geographical study during the Victorian era. It will appeal to historians, travel enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the allure of uncharted territories.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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